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Abstract
Metabolism of estradiol in men with cirrhosis and subjects with systemic lupus erythematosus results in an excessive formation of 16 alpha-hydroxyestrone. Examination of the biological activity of this metabolite showed that it is a potent uterotropic agent and that it exhibits minimal affinity for the human sex hormone-binding globulin. These biological characteristics are consistent with a hyperestrongenic response to the substance, which may be reflected in the pathology and etiology of these diseases.Entities:
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Year: 1980 PMID: 7190977 DOI: 10.1210/jcem-51-3-611
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Endocrinol Metab ISSN: 0021-972X Impact factor: 5.958